Why Did My Credit Score Drop After I Paid Off My Balance?
May 28, 2013
When it comes to lending money to family or friends, you've heard the warning: Don't do it! But if you decide to ignore that advice, here are some tips for doing it the right way.
When it comes to lending money to family or friends, you've heard the warning: Don't do it! But if you decide to ignore that advice, here are some tips for doing it the right way.
We recently received the following question from a reader about why her credit score would drop after paying off a credit card balance.
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